Tag: carbonfootprint
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Good-Edi: The Delicious Solution to Disposable Cup Waste
Imagine a world without overflowing trash cans of disposable cups. That’s the vision behind Good-Edi, an edible, biodegradable, and plastic-free to-go cup. We’ve all seen the overflowing trash cans filled with disposable drink cups outside cafes and fast-food joints. It’s a disheartening sight that reminds us of the enormous waste generated by our on-the-go culture.…
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Carbon Academy: eBay UK launches climate training scheme for SMEs
eBay UK has taken a significant step towards sustainability by introducing the Carbon Academy, a training program designed to help small businesses understand and reduce their carbon footprint. eBay UK has taken a significant step towards sustainability by introducing the Carbon Academy, a training program designed to help small businesses understand and reduce their carbon…
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Panasonic is committed to sustainability with a new circular economy model
The tech company has launched a new sustainability program called TOUGHBOOK Revive. Panasonic has launched a new sustainability program called TOUGHBOOK Revive, which aims to extend the lifespan of its products and reduce the impact of production and consumption. The program is part of Panasonic’s corporate “GREEN IMPACT” strategy, which prioritizes sustainability within the technology…
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The floating solar panels that track the Sun
Floating solar is a new renewable energy option, and it has huge potential globally. As countries around the world try to find space for large solar arrays, they are turning to floating systems. However, the Netherlands is now taking this one step further with water-based arrays that follow the sun. In a lake in the…
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These 3D-printed batteries could be the future of clean energy
A Silicon Valley startup may have just revolutionized the battery industry forever. Sakuu systems have figured out how to use 3D printers to create solid-state batteries with a reduction in materials usage of up to 40%. This is achieved through the use of powder loaded into 3D printers, allowing for precise manufacturing and customized shapes…
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Dubai opens the world’s largest solar-powered data center
Dubai has just unveiled the world’s largest solar-powered data center, and it’s an exciting step towards a more sustainable future. Dubai’s new solar-powered data center, developed by Moro Hub, has a capacity of over 100MW and is spread over 16,000 square meters. This data center is recognized as the biggest solar-powered data center by Guinness…
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Switzerland’s Solar Dam: A Game-Changer for Green Energy
Switzerland, known for its stunning mountain landscapes, has come up with an innovative solution to maximize its green energy production during the winter months. A snaking wall of solar panels has been attached to Switzerland’s longest dam, the Lake Muttsee dam, in the central Swiss canton of Glarus, which is over 2,400 meters above sea…
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C16 Biosciences Launches Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil: Palmless
C16 Biosciences has successfully completed an industrial-scale fermentation of its biomanufactured alternative to palm oil, called Palmless. C16 Biosciences, a synthetic biology company based in New York City, has made a breakthrough in its quest to find a sustainable alternative to palm oil, the most popular vegetable oil in the world. The company has developed…
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An underwater bike garage that is next-level cycling infrastructure
Amsterdam’s latest project, a massive underwater bicycle parking garage at Centraal Station, has everything to do with promoting sustainable transportation. With the capacity to hold 7,000 bicycles, the new Amsterdam underwater bicycle parking garage is part of the city’s plan to reduce its carbon footprint and prioritize the needs of its citizens over cars. In…